Buyer

Job-ID: 14305; Location(s): Broomfield, CO 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for quoting and negotiating the purchase of various products and services; creating, revising, and canceling purchase orders and keeping appropriate personnel advised of changes or problems based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP); resolving purchase order, receiving, quality, and accounting discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments; processing and tracking corrective action reports, credits, and returns to suppliers; determining adequate inventory levels in accordance with organizational requirements utilizing MRP; processing daily department paperwork and maintaining associated purchasing files.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Vendor Management

• Work with vendors on quoting and negotiating the purchase of product(s) and/or service(s).

• Monitor vendor compliance with all terms and conditions of the purchase order and supply agreements.

• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of goods & services per purchase order and/or contract terms; expedite delivery by following-up with vendor, via phone or e-mail, to determine delivery date;    ensure deadlines are met; communicate delivery information to appropriate personnel.

• Follow-up with personnel regarding receipt of goods or services; review and confirm order in SAP; verify invoice information with accounting to ensure payment is processed; file purchase order for future reference. 

• Create and maintain all supplier folders; add the appropriate documentation to the supplier folders in support of purchases.

MRP Research and Reporting

• Determine and maintain cost efficient inventory levels by monitoring past and present usage trends, analyzing monthly sales and operations data, evaluating the 12 month sales forecast, and interpreting changing market conditions as it applies to inventory items; establish procurement plans through sourcing and negotiating products, services, or pricing and make decisions necessary to determine and maintain adequate levels of inventory and non-inventory items with respect to lead time, trigger points, safety stock levels, etc. in order to keep with demand.

• Evaluate MRP for assigned parts, products or services; generate and adjust purchase orders and/or work orders to support production schedules; effectively communicate areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers; create, input, maintain and adjust vendor and part master data records or transactions to ensure system validity.

• Evaluate weekly inventory lists, open order reports, error reports and month end usage reports as applicable to be proactive in conducting daily activities; drive continuous improvements in the supply base by communicating objective performance metrics, focused on lead time reduction, on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement and cost reduction.

Discrepancy Research

• Resolve purchase order, receiving, quality and accounting discrepancies with suppliers and user/internal departments.

• Facilitate the return process of defective merchandise with cross-functional teams; obtain shipping and tracking information and follow-up to ensure merchandise is received and credit is issued; forward appropriate documentation to accounting for processing.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.

• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

• Duties to possibly include both Direct and Indirect Purchasing responsibilities.

• Insure Purchasing compliance to Viega QMS; Create, maintain, review and be versed in Purchasing processes.

Special  Job Dimensions

• Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MRP processes

• Knowledge of computer software/programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MRP and SAP

• Strong planning and scheduling skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong Analytical skills

• Ability to negotiate purchases and contracts

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively

• Ability to pay close attention to detail

• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department

• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associates Degree, preferred

AND

• 1-2 years of related buying/purchasing experience

• CPM, CPSM, CSCP and/or CPIM certificate(s) preferred

Are you ready to be part of Viega’s adventure?

Total Rewards Package: 

Compensation: 

• Base: $60,000 - $78,000 annually (CO), based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market. 
• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs - 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

Application Window: 

Posting Date: 05/03/2024

The application deadline for this job is: 05/10/2024

Your contact person:

Johnathan Nuthall  -  John.Nuthall@viega.us -  

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